The Village at Mercy Creek, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is a vibrant senior living community in Normal, IL offering Assisted Living with a Memory Care Unit coming soon. We are looking for a Full Time Life Enrichment Assistant to join our growing team. 

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for helping to develop, coordinate and implement a variety of activities and events for residents at the community while fostering an atmosphere of hospitality and customer service through consistent attention to residents’ needs.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Assist the department with administrative tasks, including copying, faxing, typing memoranda (monthly calendars), and answering phones on a daily basis.

• Lead and/or assist with group and one on one activity programs.
• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating activities.

• Encourages residents to participate in daily activities.

• Assist residents with transportation to and from activities.
• Complete assessments and progress notes necessary to be compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Attend and participate in meetings such as care plans, in-services, resident counsel and other meetings as needed.
• Assist with volunteer management.
• Maintain a neat and clean environment for residents including feeding and cleaning pets for pet therapy.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Experience: No experience required, experience in programming/event planning preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to express joy, compassion, and patience toward residents participating in activities
• Ability to generate interest, excitement and enthusiasm about activities and events at the community

About Franciscan Ministries:

We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path. We offer benefits and competitive compensation with starting wages $18 - $19 / hour.

Are you ready to write the next chapter of your story? Please email VMCHR@franciscanministries.org

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